John Gysin was a prose stylist and artist who orbited the Beat movement. After World War II, he was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship and later became closely associated with William S. Burroughs. Their popularization of the Dadaist 'cut-up technique' is the primary source of Gysin's literary fame. His work is characterized by experimentation and a search for new modes of expression.
This anthology showcases the works of a groundbreaking avant-garde figure, highlighting their innovative ideas and unique perspective on art and culture. The collection offers a diverse range of writings that reflect the author's distinct voice and intellectual depth, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature. Readers can expect to explore themes of creativity, rebellion, and the challenges of conventional thought through this carefully curated selection.
A collection of exclusive interviews with, and writings by, Brion Gysin - Beat writer, artist, and long-term collaborator of William Burroughs. Fully illustrated, and with a preface by Burroughs, Here To Go comprehensively documents the life, work and philosophy of one of the 20th century's most neglected, yet visionary polymaths.